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The MLD Group LtdFounder/CEO
Jul. 2022 - Jan. 2023Manchester UK
Phoenix Consult LimitedAssociate Consultant
Apr. 2020 - Jul. 2022Cheshire, England, United Kingdom
The Online Marketing GroupOwner/Director
Jun. 2017Manchester, United KingdomThe Online Marketing Group is a cloud-based web design and build community helping businesses along their digital journeys Corporate websites | Ecommerce Installations | SEO | Hosting | Lead Generation | Mobile Apps | Custom Software We are looking to build partnerships with brands, businesses and entrepreneurs who are want to grow their digital footprints. We can work on a project by project basis or on a pooled resource basis where both parties invest and share in the results.
Source Bespoke LtdDirector/Owner
Nov. 2013 - Jun. 2017Manchester, United KingdomSpecialist sourcing business working with UK brands, retailers and wholesalers We design and source bespoke apparel from technical playing kits to schoolwear hoodies and blazers
Provide facilities for Retailers and Wholesalers to build and source product their own brands within the UK and European Sportswear, Workwear and Schoolwear markets
Working with one of the very few Bespoke manufacturers based in Pakistan with over 100 fabrics qualities in stock at any given time
Toucantalk Internet LtdDirector/Owner
Oct. 2013 - Oct. 2015StockportCreation of a Digital Agency specialising in Magento Multi Product Multi Store Multi Language E Commerce Installations Design and implement and programme specific Client based functionality Providing Strategies for clients to widen their online footprints and build their communities to ultimately increase conversion rates
KooGa Rugby LtdFounder Director
Jan. 1997 - Sep. 2013RochdaleCreated the brand in 1998
Full P/L Responsibility
Brand/Business Building
Sales and Marketing Management
Negotiating with various shareholding partners 3i, JJB Sports, JD Sports In the last two years I took responsibility for the Product, Merchandising, Sourcing, Online Sales and Social Media at Kooga extending the reach of the brand into the multi sport arena encompassing Basketball, Football, Cricket, Hockey and Netball. Two key offshore Bespoke manufacturers have been contracted and 80% of all bespoke product can now be with the customer within 6 weeks, another first for the Kooga brand Major Achievements Creation of the KooGa Made for Rugby brand in 1998
The first and only Technical Performance led Rugby brand Currently recognized as one of the major rugby brands in the World, KooGa has endorsed at various times in the past Australia, Fiji, Samoa, Gloucester, Ospreys, Wigan RL and Queensland Reds
Recruitment of International Licensing Partners Development of Magento Module for KooGa Custom Kit Design Website
Shareholding partners have been 3i, JJB and today the business is 100% owned by JD Sports PLC
Umbro GermanyManaging Director
Jan. 1994 - Dec. 1997Passau Area, GermanyIn 1994 I was asked by the Umbro board to affect a takeover of the German distributor and convert to Umbro Germany and manage the subsidiary
Key Responsibilities
Managing a team of 10 sales representatives and 8 sales office staff
Full P\L responsibility reporting to the UK Board
Design and develop additional ‘German’ orientated product ranges
Introduced the Umbro brand into all the major German retailers and Buying groups
Developed the European Hub strategy with the UK Board Integration of IT systems
Grew the sales to 15m euros in three years
UmbroEuropean Licensing Manager
Jan. 1991 - Dec. 1994Manchester, United KingdomKey Responsibilities
Research and recruit country distributors and/or Licensees for the Umbro brand in Europe
Agree 5 year revenue plans with the selected Licensee
Develop and execute fully budgeted market entry strategies with each Licensee Implement Umbro’s UK’s marketing plans within the European marketplace
Assist with negotiation of Key European football properties
Advise and assist Umbro Merchandising teams on product and retail trends in Europe
Achievement of agreed annual Licensing revenues
Stylo MatchmakersExport Sales Manager
Jan. 1989 - Dec. 1991Leeds, United KingdomManaging the Export Sales and Marketing function
Full Revenue and margin responsibility
Develop revenue/margin plans with distributors/Licensees
Provide relevant product knowledge to assist range development
Lyle & Scott LimitedEuropean Sales Manager
Jan. 1987 - Dec. 1989HawickManaging the Sales and Marketing of the brand in Europe
Identifying new potential customers/distributors/Licensees through industry and
market research.
Education of distributors/Licensees understanding of the Lyle and Scott brand and product ranges
Making regular sales calls self or with distributors/Licensees to establish executive level presence in key accounts. Building
understanding of customer & sales issues.
Identifying deals or opportunities that need additional support
and resource.
5 Year sales and margin planning with distributors/Licensees
Full revenue and margin responsibility
JaegerGraduate Trainee-European Sales Representative
Jan. 1984 - Dec. 1987London, United KingdomThe Jaeger Graduate training scheme involved the following :
12 weeks spent in all the key divisions of the Fashion business ie
Retail Stores
Wholesale selling
Accounts
Design
Warehousing
Export After successfully completing the Graduate Training Scheme I was appointed as an Export Sales Representative (Gemany/Austria)
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